Category Archives: Garden

Got Color?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by cheryl

Monday I was at my local Ace Hardware store. Round and triangular tomato cages, in a multitude of bright colors. On sale. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

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What a Tomato!

Posted on August 8, 2010 by cheryl

Last night I picked one of my “Mortgage Lifter” tomatoes. Check out that link for an awesome story about how they were developed and got their name. What a beauty! It was about 4″ across, and a really pretty pink, … Continue reading →

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No Smoking

Posted on July 30, 2010 by cheryl

We’ve had some rain over the last couple of days, which definitely helped clear out the smoke smell from the fire – at least as long as the wind isn’t coming towards us from the burned houses. With the air … Continue reading →

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Feeling Green

Posted on July 22, 2010 by cheryl

I think it’s time for a green update! In the garden, the corn is doing very well in its self-contained watering box. It’s nearly six feet tall (from the ground, including the box). I think all of the corn plants … Continue reading →

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In the Garden

Posted on July 7, 2010 by cheryl

I was in Las Vegas for last weekend, and came back to a very happy garden. The veggies are evidently thrilled with the nice weather we’ve been having.  The peas are done for the year, and the spinach is also … Continue reading →

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